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Grammys Introduce New Categories for 2027, Including Best Asian Pop Music Performance
The Recording Academy is expanding the Grammy Awards with five new categories ahead of the 69th annual ceremony in 2027, reflecting the continued evolution of the global music landscape and the growing influence of diverse genres.
One of the biggest changes is the introduction of Best Asian Pop Music Performance, the first Grammy category dedicated specifically for Asian pop music. The award will recognize outstanding recordings originating from or widely popular within Asian markets, including K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop, provided they feature meaningful use of one or more Asian languages.
The Academy said the category was created to acknowledge the increasing impact of Asian pop music on audiences worldwide and to provide a dedicated platform for artists working within the genre.
The remaining four new categories will also debut in 2027: Best Latin Song, Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance, Best R&B Collaboration or Duo/Group Performance , and Best Traditional Folk Album.
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The introduction of Best Latin Song creates a dedicated space for songwriting within the Latin field, while Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance will recognize recordings that do not fit within contemporary pop styles. The addition of Best Traditional Folk Album has prompted the existing Best Folk Album category to be renamed Best Contemporary Folk Album.
As part of the changes, Best R&B Performance will become R&B Solo Performance following the launch of the new collaboration category.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. described the updates as a reflection of the industry’s continued growth and the broad range of artists and creative disciplines shaping music today.
The Recording Academy also introduced a series of changes to its voting process and eligibility requirements ahead of the 2027 ceremony. A new opt-in system called Ballot Plus will allow eligible members with verified expertise to vote in up to 15 peer-related categories.
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The Academy has also relaxed the rules for the Best New Artist category, allowing performers to be considered up to four times instead of the previous limit of three. The Academy has also eased its album eligibility rules, lowering the requirement for new recordings from 75 percent to 66 percent to better reflect how artists release music today.
Songwriters and composers are also set to receive broader recognition. Those contributing new material to winning albums in most genre categories will now receive Grammy statuettes and achievement certificates, bringing their recognition closer to that of producers and engineers.
The 69th Grammy Awards will be held on February 7, 2027, and will air live on ABC, Disney+, and Hulu.
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Kim Kardashian has enlisted her sisters Kourtney, Khloé, Kendall and Kylie for SKIMS’ 2026 holiday campaign, featuring festive lingerie and loungewear in a retro-inspired Christmas setting.
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Photographed by Nadia Lee Cohen, the campaign places the five sisters in a decorated home featuring tinsel trees, wrapped presents and a fireplace. Santa Claus also appears in several images, including one in which Kim rests her head on his knee while wearing matching pyjamas and heels.
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Each sister models a different look from the upcoming SKIMS Holiday Shop. Kim wears a plunging dress printed with reindeer, while Kylie sports a Fair Isle knit bralette and matching miniskirt. Kendall appears in a plaid lingerie set with sheer stockings and voluminous, 1960s-inspired hair. Khloé wears a patterned onesie with a matching hat, while Kourtney poses by the fireplace in a fitted top, leggings and red heels.
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The collection launches on October 29 and features seasonal sleepwear, lingerie and knitwear. Other pieces include silky slips, sheer lace stockings and fuzzy sweats. One of the prints features a pink sports car wrapped in a bow, adding a playful detail to the holiday designs.
The campaign continues Kim’s practice of featuring her family in SKIMS promotions. In 2021, Kendall and Kylie modelled lingerie for the brand’s Valentine’s Day campaign. Kourtney responded to her absence by editing herself into one of the photographs and sharing it on Instagram Stories with the caption, “Since I wasn’t invited.”
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SKIMS has also featured celebrities and their families in previous holiday campaigns, including Snoop Dogg and his family, Tate McRae, and Kim’s daughter, North West. The Holiday Shop will be available through SKIMS’ website from October 29.
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Kourtney Kardashian Barker’s Father’s Day post for husband Travis Barker drew attention online, not for what it included, but for who was left out.
The reality star celebrated the holiday with a series of Instagram photos of Barker and their son, Rocky, captioning the carousel “baby daddy .” The tribute focused squarely on her husband and their current family life, prompting fans to question the absence of Scott Disick, father to her three older children.
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According to People, those close to the family says the omission wasn’t intended as a slight.
“Kourtney did not mean to disrespect Scott with her Father’s Day post,” a source told People. “Kourt and Travis are such a strong family unit now, it just felt right to pay tribute to Travis.”
Kourtney and Disick share Mason, Penelope, and Reign, and have spent years co-parenting since they separated. Despite not being mentioned, Disick reportedly took no offense. The source added that he respects Kourtney and Travis’ relationship and values the stable environment they’ve built for their blended family. The children have also grown close to Rocky, born in November 2023.
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The approach marks a shift from last year. For Father’s Day 2025, Kourtney’s message acknowledged the full blended family, including Barker’s son Landon, daughter Alabama, and stepdaughter Atiana.
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After nearly two decades in the spotlight, Khloé Kardashian is embracing a more open approach to conversations about cosmetic procedures.
The Kardashians star addressed her cosmetic procedures in a People interview published June 18, explaining why she decided to list them publicly last year. The choice came after years of speculation and online commentary about her appearance.
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“This gentleman was dictating all these things that I did,” said Khloé, 41, referencing social media claims. “If I did, I would totally say that. I don’t have a problem with it.”
But setting the record straight mattered. “I also want people to know, not that anyone thinks this is all natural, but it’s not,” she added. “There is maintenance involved. I’ve been in the public eye since I was 21. Age has something to do with it, weight loss for sure. But yes, I’ve had enhancements. I’ve had my nose done. I love any sort of laser or injectable.”
Khloé, mom to daughter True and son Tatum with ex Tristan Thompson, said she’s currently focused on non-invasive treatments. While she isn’t ruling out a facelift in the future, like mom Kris Jenner, she prefers lasers and injectables for now. “Before I need to get my face surgically done, I’m going to do all the lasers and injectables or whatever that I can,” she said.
She previously confirmed receiving Botox, Sculptra injections, Sofwave laser treatments, a nose job, and collagen threads under her chin and neck. She also shares beauty tips with sister Kim Kardashian, swapping recommendations on new treatments. “We’ll go down these rabbit holes,” Khloé said. “I’ll see a stretch mark laser commercial and send it to her. We’re like, ‘We need that.’”
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Still, Khloé told People that her sense of beauty comes from time at home. “It sounds so corny, but I do feel most beautiful with my kids,” she said. “Hearing little giggles, having silly dance parties, just rolling on the floor. That’s what I’ve learned is the most beautiful to me.”
Khloé joins a growing list of celebrities who’ve spoken openly about their cosmetic work, including Julia Fox, Ariana Grande, Martha Stewart, and Selena Gomez.
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